Caste and Social Exclusion

Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity

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Define the term 'caste' as used in the Indian social context.

Describe the impact of globalization on caste-based social exclusion in India.

Describe the role of education in reducing caste-based social exclusion.

Describe the role of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

Discuss the challenges faced by Dalit women due to intersectionality of caste and gender.

Discuss the impact of caste-based reservation policies on Indian society.

Discuss the limitations of reservation policies in addressing caste-based social exclusion.

Discuss the significance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's contribution to the fight against caste discrimination.

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 19 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 25

Which constitutional provision provides for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in legislatures? (1) Article 15 (2) Article 16 (3) Article 330 and 332 (4) Article 21

Which law specifically addresses atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India? (1) Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (2) SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (3) Right to Education Act, 2009 (4) Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

Which of the following is a constitutional measure to promote social justice for Scheduled Castes? (1) Abolition of zamindari (2) Reservation in legislatures (3) Nationalization of banks (4) Green Revolution

Article ______ of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability.

Fill in the blank: The ______ Act, 1955, was enacted to enforce the abolition of untouchability in India.

Fill in the blank: The ______ Commission is responsible for monitoring the implementation of safeguards for Scheduled Castes.

Fill in the blank: The ______ Commission was set up in 1979 to identify socially and educationally backward classes in India.

True or False: Caste-based discrimination is only found in rural areas of India.

True or False: The caste system is a recent development in Indian society.

True or False: The Constitution of India recognizes only four varnas in the caste system.

True or False: The Indian Constitution allows for positive discrimination to promote equality.